Kepis (Known as caps during war) & Hats for the Civil War Reenactor

NC Depot JacketMade in the U.S.A.

  Our Kepis are constructed by hand, using an assortment of Ben Tart’s or Mickey Black’s  materials. They come in varying sizes, so measure your head with a tape measure , just above the eyes and we can convert  to hat size.  Our bills are dyed using the same formula they used back then, vinegar and steel shavings. Pictured are logwood , sumac and cassimere. They come in large, X large and mellonhead   in  stock .      ***totally out , I am going into production  asap

 

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Federal Forage Caps

federal_kepiIn 1858, a board of officers designed the forage cap for general use in the Army.  It is important to know that the design was adopted in part because it allowed for construction by machine in great part, thus reducing the expense.  This dark blue wool cap was commonly worn by enlisted men in both theaters of the war.  

The forage cap has a high crown with a tall body meant to fall forward.   They have harness leather bills and chin straps with the correct brass slide.  They have a pasteboard crown reinforcement and polished cotton linings with leather sweatbands.   The forage cap has a welt around the top circle and across the top part of the bill the same color as the hat.  Many sizes in stock   $35.00

Machine sewn  (not handmade) 

Boaters Hats

boatersHatsOne size fits all, either a 2" brim or 4" brim , hand sewn cotton period band.

  • Price: $25.00   Sale $20.00 limited time